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Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Tami Ritsema PhD, MPH, PA-C, Dr. Howard Straker, and Jordan Herring with the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University as they discuss their recent article in JPAE titled "Black and Hispanic Representation Declined After Increased Degree Requirements for Physician Assistants." Tune in as they delve into the study's origins, assembling a diverse team, the theoretical framework guiding their research, navigating data challenges, and a comprehensive analysis of their findings.
 
Show notes
JPAE article: Black and Hispanic Representation Declined After Increased Degree Requirements for Physician Assistants
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
 
Tami Ritsema PhD, MPH, PA-C is an Associate Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program.  She is also a Reader in Physician Associate Education at the St. George's, University of London PA Programme.  She is a workforce researcher with interests in the development of the PA profession outside the US and the trends in the diversity of the PA profession in the US.  She currently serves as the Chair of the Grants and Scholarships Review Committee for PAEA.
 
Dr. Howard Straker is an associate professor of PA Studies in the School of Medicine and Health Science and Prevention & Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. He is a past president of PAEA.
 
Jordan Herring is a PhD Candidate in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration and a Program Associate with the Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity at George Washington University. His research focuses on health workforce diversity, health care access, and Medicaid policy. He holds an M.S. and B.S. in economics.
 
 
 
 

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Karen Gordes, PT, DScPT, PhD, Program Director, Health Professions Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, about her research on hybrid learning among health professions programs. The three explore her inspiration for the research, the collaborative efforts of her interprofessional team in shaping the article, the quest for a precise definition of hybrid learning, the intricacies of data mining and online research, and the enlightening interview process involving study participants.
 
Show notes
JPAE article: Characteristics of Hybrid Learning Among Health Professions Programs: A Mixed-Methods Study
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief of the Journal of PA Education, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they engage in an insightful conversation with Amy Perrott, Course Director of the Physician Associate Programme at St George's University of London and Health Education England, and Brogan Guest, course director for the Advanced Clinical Practice Programme at St George's University of London and Health Education England. Delve into the intricacies of the PA profession in the UK and explore their recent JPAE article, "Increasing Knowledge in the Requesting of Clinical Investigations." The discussion covers the study's background, design, hypothesis, qualitative aspects, and explores the potential implications of the findings for future practice. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of the Physician Associate profession and its impact on clinical investigations.
 
This episode is sponsored by PA Excel. For more information, visit them online at paexcel.com. 
 
Show notes
JPAE article: Increasing Knowledge in the Requesting of Clinical Investigations
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Dr. Matthew McQuillan, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, about his research on PA student attitudes towards people with serious mental illness. The three discuss the intricacies of assembling an expert research team, the process of formulating the research question and hypothesis, the rationale behind choosing a qualitative study approach, and a preview of future papers. They talk in-depth about McQuillan’s article, “Physician Assistant Student Attitudes About People With Serious Mental Illness,” published in the November 2023 issue of the Journal of PA Education.
 
This episode is sponsored by Butler University Doctor of Medical Science Programs. 
 
Show notes
JPAE article: Physician Assistant Student Attitudes About People With Serious Mental Illness
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Sara Lolar, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, assistant professor of physician assistant studies at Wayne State University, about her research on gender differences in research, professional goals, and perceptions of support. The three discuss how to assemble a research group, mentorship, and how a general lack of interest in research has implications for the PA profession. They talk in-depth about Lolar’s article, “Physician Assistant Gender Differences in Research, Professional Goals, and Perceptions of Support,” published in the October 2023 issue of the Journal of PA Education.
 
This episode is sponsored by Aquifer. For more information, visit them online at aquifer.org.
 
Show notes
JPAE article: Physician Assistant Gender Differences in Research, Professional Goals, and Perceptions of Support
 
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Denise Rizzolo, PhD, MPH, PA-C, managing editor for the Journal of PA Education, as she chats with PAEA's Robert Furter, PhD, MBA, senior director of research and dataops and principal psychometrician, and Casey Johnson, PhD, senior director of assessment services and psychometrician, about various assessment articles found in JPAE. The three discuss the practical implications of the articles, the predictive strength of the End of Curriculum™ exam, statistical considerations when analyzing exam scores, and using clinical year PACKRAT® scores to identify the risk of PANCE failure.  
 
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.